Officials with City of Austin want expanded eviction protections
The emergency ordinance would create a 60-day grace period for renters and small business owners, after rent is officially due, before eviction proceedings can begin due to nonpayment.
The emergency ordinance would create a 60-day grace period for renters and small business owners, after rent is officially due, before eviction proceedings can begin due to nonpayment.
Amazon worker at Queens warehouse tests positive for coronavirus
A warehouse worker at an Amazon facility in Queens tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple published reports. The worker was receiving medical care and was in quarantine.
A warehouse worker at an Amazon facility in Queens tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple published reports. The worker was receiving medical care and was in quarantine.
CapMetro CEO asking Congress to consider financial support for transit during COVID-19 pandemic
In a letter to the Congressional delegation, CEO Randy Clarke says CapMetro is "experiencing a significant impact to the financial resources needed to put service on the street."
In a letter to the Congressional delegation, CEO Randy Clarke says CapMetro is "experiencing a significant impact to the financial resources needed to put service on the street."
Netflix Party offers movie and TV fans way to stay social online amid coronavirus pandemic COVID-19
The Google Chrome app enables Netflix users to chat about their favorites shows and movies in real time.
The Google Chrome app enables Netflix users to chat about their favorites shows and movies in real time.
CapMetro to implement temporary service changes due to coronavirus
CapMetro says the changes will go into effect on Wednesday, March 18 and are designed to "protect employees, promote public health and ensure that we continue to provide service to all parts of our community."
CapMetro says the changes will go into effect on Wednesday, March 18 and are designed to "protect employees, promote public health and ensure that we continue to provide service to all parts of our community."
City of Austin highlights services being offered to community during COVID-19 pandemic
The article includes a summary of some of the services being offered by the City of Austin and Travis County.
The article includes a summary of some of the services being offered by the City of Austin and Travis County.
Travis County bans gatherings of 10 people or more
The announcement came during a press conference held by Austin Mayor Steve Adler and city officials on Tuesday.
The announcement came during a press conference held by Austin Mayor Steve Adler and city officials on Tuesday.
Austin closes several government run operations in effort to prevent potential coronavirus spread
Austin isn't the only one making these kinds of changes for COVID-19. Travis County is prohibiting gatherings with more than 250 people.
Austin isn't the only one making these kinds of changes for COVID-19. Travis County is prohibiting gatherings with more than 250 people.
Amazon seeks to hire 100,000 to keep up with surge in orders
Amazon said Monday that it needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S.
Amazon said Monday that it needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S.
Austin officials ban gatherings of 250 or more
It follows Austin Public Health’s request on March 13 for event organizers to strongly consider cancelling or postponing events of that size.
It follows Austin Public Health’s request on March 13 for event organizers to strongly consider cancelling or postponing events of that size.
Disney sends 'Frozen 2' to streaming three months early for housebound families
The Walt Disney Co. will release “Frozen 2” on Disney Plus several months early to give families cooped up by the coronavirus a welcome distraction — and give its streaming service a boost.
The Walt Disney Co. will release “Frozen 2” on Disney Plus several months early to give families cooped up by the coronavirus a welcome distraction — and give its streaming service a boost.
CapMetro, UT Austin cancel UT shuttle routes through Spring Break
The company is asking anyone who feels sick to not use their services, remain at home, and follow health guidelines.
The company is asking anyone who feels sick to not use their services, remain at home, and follow health guidelines.
For Walt Disney World, this will be the longest closure in its history
Rarely, Walt Disney World will close, but the major theme park's hand was forced as government and health officials advised against large mass gatherings. The decision to shut down the park -- beginning on Sunday, March 15 -- is an effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.
Rarely, Walt Disney World will close, but the major theme park's hand was forced as government and health officials advised against large mass gatherings. The decision to shut down the park -- beginning on Sunday, March 15 -- is an effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.
Council extends COVID-19 disaster declaration, approves relocation for hotel residents
In line with the Travis County Commissioners Court, city council approved extending the city's disaster declaration over concerns about coronavirus. There is not yet a confirmed case in Travis County.
In line with the Travis County Commissioners Court, city council approved extending the city's disaster declaration over concerns about coronavirus. There is not yet a confirmed case in Travis County.
In court: Homeowners, city of Austin debate procedures used in land development code process
The hearing didn't debate what is in the code itself; instead, arguments were in regard to the policies council used while considering changes.
The hearing didn't debate what is in the code itself; instead, arguments were in regard to the policies council used while considering changes.
Apple releases guidelines for cleaning iPhones and other devices amid coronavirus
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Apple updated its best practice policies for cleaning devices.
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Apple updated its best practice policies for cleaning devices.
FOX 7 Discussion: CapMetro CEO on next steps for Project Connect
Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the next steps for Project Connect.
Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the next steps for Project Connect.
Austin City Council holds hearing on Project Connect
A vote by the council is expected to take place in May. If they approve the project, the plan is expected to go to voters on the November ballot.
A vote by the council is expected to take place in May. If they approve the project, the plan is expected to go to voters on the November ballot.
Capital Metro unveils transit system recommendations, including light rail, Austin Underground
On Monday, March 9, CapMetro will present its Project Connect system plan recommendation to its board of directors and the Austin City Council.
On Monday, March 9, CapMetro will present its Project Connect system plan recommendation to its board of directors and the Austin City Council.
Leave your mug at home: Starbucks bans personal cups amid coronavirus outbreak
Starbucks said it is "pausing" personal cup use in its locations, though it said the discount will still be available for those who ask for it.
Starbucks said it is "pausing" personal cup use in its locations, though it said the discount will still be available for those who ask for it.